There sure has been a
lot of speculation about the B-797, and some think it will be the new Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft that is now undergoing
Boeing/NASA wind tunnel tests (identified as the US Air Force X- 48B). Click on these links X- 48B Boeing/NASAand Langley Wind Tunnel for more info. Currently this BWB aircraft is far
from being a production airplane, and if Boeing did decide to go with this new design, it most likely would be called the
Boeing ”2707” as a number designator for their next generation of Commercial Aircraft, and also a possible
Tanker/Refueler for the US Air Force (shown in concept photo above).

A more likely choice would be the above graphic showing the rendering of Southwest’s
B-797, as Southwest Airlines has asked Boeing for a replacement of the venerable B-737. With fuel costs escalating, airlines
are looking to replace their large fleets of fuel hungry B-737’s. Even Boeing’s recent calculations show that
there is a huge demand for “single isle” aircraft of the size and range of the 737. By incorporating new aerodynamics and engine technology as learned on the
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner (now in production), this would be a smart choice for Boeing’s new B-797.

However, right now Boeing
needs to concentrate on recovering its investment costs on their New B-787 Dreamliner, and also on the new Boeing 747- 8 Advanced
Aircraft that Boeing has approved for production, and is currently in the design phase. The new 747- 8 will incorporate aerodynamics
learned from 787 Dreamliner, and will be more fuel efficient giving more competition against Airbus’ A380 "Double Deck"
Jumbo. It serves the 400- to 500-seat market (between the 555-seat Airbus A380 and the 365-seat Boeing 777-300 ExtendedRange airplanes). Boeing now has 34 confirmed orders for this new Boeing
747- 8 Advanced Aircraft.